hurtling

Example Sentences

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A billionaire buying a fashion magazine is akin to a plane hurtling toward the ground, only for a passenger to confidently take the controls, despite having zero flying experience.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

“This media frenzy is hurtling forward without regard for the review process The Athletic is trying to complete,” Russini wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

It's been absolutely hurtling in freefall - pretty much from Brendan Rodgers onwards.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The Artemis astronauts hurtling back home after circling the Moon have had regular communication with their team on Earth, but on Tuesday they got to chat with colleagues floating elsewhere in space.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The door of the room burst open in a shower of red sparks and Harry wheeled around as Professor Lupin came hurtling into the room, his face bloodless, his wand raised and ready.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling